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Banana Date Smoothie
Banana Date Smoothie · ready in 8 min · 2 servings · 205 kcal per serving · very easy · 5 ingredients
This naturally caramel sweet smoothie blends ripe banana and dates with cool almond milk for a creamy drink that needs no added sugar.
- Prep
- 8 min
- Total
- 8 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 205
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 2Banana, peeled and sliced
- 4Date, pitted
- 480 mlAlmond milk, chilled
- ½ tspCinnamon, ground
- 100 gIce
Equipment
blender, measuring spoon, knife, cutting board, glass, blender jar, blender lid
Instructions
- Gather Tools
Gather bananas, dates, almond milk, cinnamon, ice, a blender, measuring spoon, knife, cutting board, and 2 glasses. · 2 min
What to look for: All ingredients and tools are ready on the counter.
- Prep Fruit
Peel and slice the bananas, then check that every date is pitted so the blender blade stays safe and the texture stays smooth. · 2 min
What to look for: Banana slices are even and dates have no pits.
- Blend Smoothie
Add banana, dates, almond milk, cinnamon, and ice to the blender, then blend until creamy and no date pieces remain. · 2 min
What to look for: The smoothie looks pale golden, thick, and fully blended.
- Serve Cold
Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and serve at once while cold, creamy, and naturally caramel sweet. · 1 min
What to look for: The glasses are filled and the smoothie holds a creamy surface.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 205 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 47 g |
| of which sugars | 31 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| of which saturated | 0 g |
| Fibre | 6 g |
| Sodium | 172 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: tree nuts
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
- Do not reheat. Chill, shake well, or blend briefly again before serving.
Ingredient substitutions
Date
- Maple syrup: Use only if dates are unavailable, since dates define the caramel flavor of this smoothie.
Almond milk
- Milk: Use for a richer but less nutty smoothie if dairy is acceptable.
Cinnamon
- Vanilla extract: Use a small amount for warm aroma when cinnamon is not preferred.
Ice
- Water: Use cold water for a thinner smoothie when ice is not available.
